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-2- <br /> As mentioned above, we are not talking about the majority of Arden Hills <br /> residents. I am referring to that not-so-small and growing group of <br /> enthusiasts who want to leave the preserve as it is - natural. It is for this <br /> group of naturalists, nature lovers, nature nuts, whatever you want to call <br /> them, that the Crepeau Nature Preserve and Bird Sanctuary was originally <br /> designated. <br /> Areas in other parks have been set aside for basketball players and tennis <br /> players. These are certainly not majority groups but we should accommodate <br /> them and we have accommodated them. Should we destroy their recreational <br /> facilities in order to establish a nature preserve? I don't think so. <br /> Why can't we leave Creapeau Nature Preserve and Bird Sanctuary the way it is <br /> for that group of people that enjoy it this way. It's a very unique piece of <br /> land unlike any other parkland found in the Twin Cities or other suburbs. <br /> Blacktopping equipment requires a 12 foot wide swath to lay down an 8 foot <br /> blacktopped pathway. 'This would probably require the bulldozing of many <br /> trees, including oaks and black cherries. The damage would be irreversible. <br /> The nature preserve, is a rare resting spot for many species of warblers during <br /> their spring migration. I haven't been able to identify even half of them. I <br /> would really hate to see this resting area disturbed any more. <br /> Sorry this letter is so long. I sincerely feel I am speaking for that <br /> not-so-small and growing group of nature enthusiasts I have mentioned. Thanks <br /> for your time. <br /> Sincergl.y, <br /> v <br /> Don Messerly <br /> DMM/Qsa <br /> i <br /> �J <br />